Success involves an order or sequence of actions that lead to a desired outcome.

One must identify a goal and then find the appropriate manner of reaching the goal.

Self-awareness involves knowing what you enjoy. What your talents and abilities are, and what you value.

Awareness of your options means knowing the range of choices that are available to you. This involves reading books, taking career development courses, interviewing people in different career fields and shadowing people in different careers.

Being aware of what options fit you best means the goal will be compatible with your abilities, interests, values, and needs.

Awareness of the process involves knowing the steps you need to take to reach your chosen goal. If you've chosen a goal of achieving a college degree in a certain major, you need to know the courses to take in order to reach that major.

Goal setting only creates the potential for success. Once you've decided your end goal and how you will get there it takes motivation to turn your potential into reality.

Some strategies for reaching goals involve setting SMART Goals, Visualizing, Goal mapping, and using social resources.

"In your quest for greatness, don't leave your goodness behind."

Success comes from positive qualities or attributes found within you, which form your personal character.

Three key character traits that typify highly motivated people are drive, discipline, and determination.

Drive is the power in each of us that provides energy to initiate action.

Discipline involves commitment, devotion, and dedication that allow you to sustain your effort over time.

Determination is the capacity to relentlessly pursue your goals, persist in the face of frustration, and bounce back after any setback.